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- Page 1 Dishwasher Use and Care of Air Gap Appliance Registration built-in model Care and Cleaning China, Crystal, Sterling Cycle Features Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7 Dispenser Cups Energy-Saving Tips Front Panel Color Change Loading Model and Serial Numbers Operating Instructions Cycle Selection Drying Options 11-13 Problem Solver...
- Page 2 Help us help you... If you received Before usiw your &hwasher, The power consumption of your dishwasher can be minimized if a dam~ed dishwasher . . . read this book carefully. you follow these suggestions: It is intended to help you operate Immediately contact the dealer (or and maintain your new dishwasher builder) that sold you the dishwasher.
- Page 3 Load light plastic items so Keep dl washing detergents appliance, always exercise basic they will not become dislodged and wetting agents out of the safety precautions, including the and drop to the bottom of the reach of children, preferably in following: a locked cabinet.
- Page 4 How to operate your dishwasher Steam Vent Door Latch (unlocked) Cvcle Indicator Dial ~ STEP 1. Load your dishwasher STEP 4. Select the cvcle and start For LIGHT WASH cvcle: with dishes, silverware, pots, the dishwasher. (See Cycle Selection a. Be sure door is unlatched. pans, bowls, etc., according to Hints at right.) instructions on pages 8 and...
- Page 5 Cycle selection hints It is important to follow the loading instructions on pages 8 and 9. NORMAL WASH—For most loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. LIGHT WASH—For dishes that have been before pre-rinsed loading. Also, for washing very soiled dishes with soils lightly that have not dried on.
- Page 6 How to choose and use done laundry or run hot water for showers, give your water heater with H~ water. detergent. time to recover before operating the To get dishes clean and dry you First, use only powder or liquid dishwasher.
- Page 7 How to prepare the dishes for washi~ You’ll find two detergent If this is 3. Try to remove food scraps and your first dishwasher, or dispensers on the inside door of if you’re replacing a much older place dishes in dishwasher before your dishwasher.
- Page 8 How to load your dishwasher How to load the ~PRACK The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is the place for dishwasher-safe plastics, too. Make sure small plastic items are lodged in tightly so they can’t fall onto the will have.
- Page 9 Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other small items may be Load platters, pots, pans and bowls along the sides, in placed-—face down-—in the top rack. The top rack is- corners or in the back. All large items, such as pitchers, handy for all kinds of odd shapes.
- Page 10 What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher. And what you can’t. Usually Material Safe Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions Aluminum Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by Some colored anodized aluminum can fade. scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads. China/ If in doubt, check with the manufacturer.
- Page 11 POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY PROBLEM DISHWASHER A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or WON’T RUN reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit. Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have dropped from UNUSUAL NOISE the rack.
- Page 12 If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours doesn’t, call Hotpoint Factory Service.) Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home water softener.
- Page 13 POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY PROBLEM SMALL AMOUNT OF Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean WATER STANDING water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated. IN THE B~TOM OF THE TUB WATER WON’T PUMP If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem.
- Page 14 Care and CIeati~ . Turn off the water supply. USER M~TEN~CE Disconnect the water inlet line from the water valve. Clean the control panel with a . Drain water from the inlet line lightly dampened cloth. Dry and water valve. (Use a pan to thoroughly.
- Page 15 If You Need Service To obtain service, see your warranty We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help. FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance.
- Page 16 Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE. WHAT IS NOT COVERED Replacement of house fuses or teach you how to use the product.